Problems with my western toads.. Chytrid suspected (pics)

[Mentat]

...P.S. that stuff that's on them is chamomile that I put in their water bowl. It kills fungus so I thought why not. And also I guess I ought'a mention that I'm a newb here but not so much when it comes to caring for amphibians

Hello Eli! How are your toads doing? Just read through your initial post again and the last sentence drew my attention. The reddened area is on toad's belly which is what sits on the chamomile water. Could you please tell us how are you using this chamomille (fresh, tea bags, timed soaks, always in water, etc.). Thank you !

[toadman]

Hello Eli! How are your toads doing? Just read through your initial post again and the last sentence drew my attention. The reddened area is on toad's belly which is what sits on the chamomile water. Could you please tell us how are you using this chamomille (fresh, tea bags, timed soaks, always in water, etc.). Thank you !

Heya Carlos, I picked up some dried/fresh chamomile from my moms, and put about 1 cup or so in a fairly large pot filled one quarter of the way with water and (as you could guess) made tea then set it out to cool down and steep. I soaked them in some of the tea in a bin for a few minutes. And in the quarantine tank I just sprinkled some of the crushed flowers (and put a little bit of the tea in their bowl).

Oh and three days ago, the first toad (I actually named him Carlos, after the author Carlos Castaneda lol) shed' his skin just like any ole' normal toad would. And the second one seems completely fine now. He's got his color back and both of their redness is gone. If this was just nothing but my worrying, then I'm sorry and will make sure to not post a thread unless it seems more serious (it must get old for you guys. All those pages of "my frog's sick")

Sorry I couldn't get back sooner. Thanks.

[CJ PELCHER]

Everyone wants to help =) no worries

[Mentat]

Heya Carlos, I picked up some dried/fresh chamomile from my moms, and put about 1 cup or so in a fairly large pot filled one quarter of the way with water and (as you could guess) made tea then set it out to cool down and steep. I soaked them in some of the tea in a bin for a few minutes. And in the quarantine tank I just sprinkled some of the crushed flowers (and put a little bit of the tea in their bowl).
OK, just remember to use dechlorinated water for your home made brew.

Oh and three days ago, the first toad (I actually named him Carlos, after the author Carlos Castaneda lol) shed' his skin just like any ole' normal toad would. And the second one seems completely fine now. He's got his color back and both of their redness is gone. If this was just nothing but my worrying, then I'm sorry and will make sure to not post a thread unless it seems more serious (it must get old for you guys. All those pages of "my frog's sick")
Think name is cool and doubt Castaneda will complain about it .

Sorry I couldn't get back sooner. Thanks.

We much rather get you ready, and even argument about treatment, than being contacted too late to save a frog. Give a hug to Carlos from me and good luck to you and the toads !

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

Haven't heard for you in a while, how are the toads?

[toadman]

Haven't heard for you in a while, how are the toads?

The toads have made a full recovery, their skin is back to normal and the redness is 100% gone, so I would say their as good as a toad gets!
I would post some pictures but I released them 4 days ago, (while the mating season is still on) back where I found them, back where they belong!
Sorry for not putting any consideration in updating the thread for so long. This time of year is just the most, well, exiting time of year for me, I'm mostly out on the countryside exploring, all day every day till dark. Also, after this whole thing, I've made sure to clean my gear after a day in the field.

I think I'm just gonna stick to raising baby toads and tadpoles for now on.

Also, I've collected some western toad eggs about 1 and a half weeks ago. It's a shame I haven't been photographing the process up until now, but I think I will start today and post a little thread with pics (and with a real camera this time)